Sparkle is an upcoming American film directed by
Salim Akil and produced by Stage 6 Films,
originally set for release on August 10, 2012 now
set for an August 17, 2012 release by TriStar
Pictures. Inspired by The Supremes, Sparkle is a
remake of the 1976 film of the same name, which
centered on three singing teenage sisters from
Harlem who form a girl group in the late 1950s.
The remake takes place in Detroit, Michigan in the
1960s during the Motown era. The film stars Jordin
Sparks, Derek Luke, Whitney Houston, Mike Epps,
Cee Lo Green, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Vickie
Winans and Omari Hardwick. Additionally, R&B
artist R. Kelly has signed on to write original
songs to augment the original song score from the
1976 film by Curtis Mayfield. This film will be
the debut of R&B/pop singer and American Idol
winner Jordin Sparks as an actress. Sparkle also
marks Whitney Houston's fourth and final feature
film role; she died on February 11, 2012, three
months after filming ended. The film will be
dedicated to her memory